Jim Bright (American football)
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 10, 1952 Marion, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Eastside (LA) |
| College: | UCLA |
| NFL draft: | 1974 / Round: 6 / Pick: 151 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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James Bright (born May 10, 1952) is a former
UCLA
.
Early years
Bright attended Eastside High School. He accepted a football scholarship from
UCLA to play as a split end
.
As a sophomore in 1971, he was moved to
UCLA
tying the game 7-7.
As a junior in 1972, he became a full-time starter at
free safety
.
Professional career
Bright was selected by the
free safety
and had 6 interceptions during the season.
In June 1975, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[5] He was released before the start of the season on August 4.[6]
References
- ^ "Bruin "Offense"". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "UCLA Bruins". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Bruins Scalped". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "1974 NFL Draft". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Notes". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 29, 2019.